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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
6
A frontier stockade holds against a two day Indian siege led by a white boy known as White Arrow. Amid battles, the stranger boy aids in repelling attackers, earns wary respect, and reveals a buried fatherly claim as a wounded Virginians’ son.
Superintendent J E Hickman releases the Ada city schools teaching roster for the coming year. High School leads with W A Hill as principal and a full staff including Abbie Kitchens C R Cox and others. Ward schools report averages: 72.2 percent hold North Central recognized degrees, 65 percent graduates with life certificates, First Grade State or higher certification, and an average teaching experience of 6.2 years.
Clarence Roberts argues that consolidated schools cost more per taxpayer because they offer more, including eight to twelve trades, extended schooling up to high school, and wider access for rural students. He contends equal educational opportunity justifies higher costs and that many renters oppose consolidation, reducing farm youth access to high school in the district. Also notes Miss Kate Draper, voice teacher, visiting Ada for August, with limited four week sessions and contact details.
Oklahoma official R H Wilson proposes using trusties instead of hardened criminals to construct state highways. He cites Colorado’s prison labor program, argues punishment alone fails to deter crime, and plans a nine week tour with stops in multiple towns including Elk City and Cheyenne on July 4.
July 3. Louis Kepler 37 is dead and Jesse Drane 32 is held after a shooting at the home of Mrs. Ethel Morlan in Hockerville. Crane says he warned Kepler to leave and was shot at, then killed Kepler with a shotgun. Crane surrendered and both men are miners.
An old style message urges expectant mothers to abandon fear and embrace a smoother pregnancy with the aid of Mother’s Friend, an external remedy claimed to ease labor. It cites a Scranton, Pennsylvania mother’s testimonial and notes no narcotics or substitutes, directing readers to Bradfield Company for a free illustrated book.
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